Spicy Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese
Creamy, peppery mac and cheese made in one pot with just four ingredients. The pepper jack melts into a smooth sauce with a spicy kick that coats every elbow.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 28g
comfortquickamericanvegetariancheesecreamytenderweeknight
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups milk
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Boil elbow pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Return the empty pot to medium heat and add butter, letting it melt completely.
- 3
Pour in milk and stir constantly until it steams, then add shredded pepper jack.
- 4
Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce looks smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the drained pasta back to the pot and toss until every piece is coated.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- colander
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